How many syllables in okapi?

There are 3 syllables in the word okapi.

How to pronounce okapi:

okapi (noun):: noun. similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs.; an african ungulate mammal (okapia johnstoni) that is closely related to the giraffe but has a relatively short neck, a coat typically of solid reddish chestnut on the trunk, yellowish white on the cheeks, and purplish-black and cream rings on the upper parts of the legs

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genus okapia

giraffe

okapia

okapia johnstoni

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